Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

KCVS12B10B Room Air Conditioners · K�hl

KCVS12B10B (K�hl, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient) uses 569.4 kWh per year, an estimated $96.80/yr to run, ranking 52nd cheapest of 80 sampled room air conditioners, 7% above the $90.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Est. annual energy cost
$96.80/yr
Cheaper than all but 64% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 569.4 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category52nd of 80
Cost percentilebottom 64%
Vs category median7% above ($90.70/yr)
Rank within same status26th of 48 (Median $96.39/yr)
Rank within similar capacity27th of 44 · cooling capacity btu hour 9840~14760 (Median $95.62/yr)
Category low to high$44.27/yr ~ $313.99/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
height inches15.9
width inches25.9
depth inches29.0
weight lbs110.0
cooling capacity btu hour12300
voltage volts115
typeWindow
installation mounting typeStraddles Windowsill
support bracketYes
heating modeNo
casement windowNone
product class3. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 8,000 to 13,999 Btu/h
variable speed compressorYes
refrigerant typeR-32
refrigerant with gwpR-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
combined energy efficiency ratio ceer16.2

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the K�hl KCVS12B10B per year?

The K�hl KCVS12B10B is certified at 569.4 kWh per year, which works out to about $96.80/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the K�hl KCVS12B10B efficient compared with other room air conditioners?

Among the 80 room air conditioners compared on this site, the K�hl KCVS12B10B ranks 52nd cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 64% of the cost range. That is 7% above the category median of $90.70/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $44.27/yr and the most expensive at $313.99/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the K�hl KCVS12B10B hold?

The K�hl KCVS12B10B is listed as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. Among the 48 sampled room air conditioners with that status the median running cost is $96.39/yr, and the K�hl KCVS12B10B ranks 26th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the K�hl KCVS12B10B compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified cooling capacity btu hour value of 12300.0, 44 sampled models fall within +/-20% (9840 to 14760), and the K�hl KCVS12B10B ranks 27th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $95.62/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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